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Arnošt Havelka

The Help Command

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The Help Command

The Help Command

Even the best pros don't memorize every single flag. The help command (and the /? switch) is your built-in manual. It provides documentation for every command available in the system.

Usage:help
[command]
command
Displays help information for that specific command.

Real-World Examples

Get a list of all commands:

Command Prompt
C:\Users\User>help

Get help for a specific command:

Command Prompt
C:\Users\User>help cls

Knowledge Check

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What does typing 'help' without arguments do?